as in saturated
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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
For decades, these first responders used PFAS-laden aqueous film-forming foam and turnout gear during training and emergency responses.
—Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Its face of polished rock crystal bears tiny bubbles for aqueous intrigue.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Tong’s suits address two sources of the chemicals: consumer products like food packing, clothing, cosmetics, cookware and housewares; and the chemical used in firefighting, called aqueous film forming foam.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2024
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
For decades, these first responders used PFAS-laden aqueous film-forming foam and turnout gear during training and emergency responses.
—Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Its face of polished rock crystal bears tiny bubbles for aqueous intrigue.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Tong’s suits address two sources of the chemicals: consumer products like food packing, clothing, cosmetics, cookware and housewares; and the chemical used in firefighting, called aqueous film forming foam.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for aqueous
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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